Episode Details

In this episode of The Volunteer Nation Podcast, Tobi Johnson continues her deep dive into the future of volunteerism with Part 2 of her trends and predictions series. 

Building on the first three trends covered in Episode 198, Tobi explores how wellness, technology, data, and evolving models of giving are reshaping how volunteers engage and what leaders need to prepare for next. 

Inspired by futurist Faith Popcorn’s question, “If you knew everything about tomorrow, what would you do differently today?”, this episode is both a practical roadmap and a strategic thought experiment for volunteer leaders who want to stay ahead of the curve. 

Full show notes: 199. The Future of Volunteerism - Trends & Predictions Part 2 

Volunteering Trends - Episode Highlights 

• [00:59] - Volunteering Trends and Predictions: Part 1 Recap 
• [04:41] - Trend #4: Volunteerism as a Prescription for Wellness 
• [09:14] - Trend #5: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Volunteerism 
• [16:33] - Trend #6: Touchscreen Volunteering 
• [20:31] - Trend #7: Blurring the Lines Between Philanthropy and Giving 
• [25:33] - Trend #8: Better Data and Analysis 
• [28:21] - Recap and Final Thoughts 

Helpful Links 

• Volunteer Management Progress Report  
• VolunteerPro Impact Lab  
• Volunteer Nation Episode #198 - The Future of Volunteerism - Trends & Predictions Part 1 
• Volunteer Nation Episode #183 - The New Reality - Volunteers Don't Need You
• Volunteer Nation Episode #179: Transformative Service Experiences with Frederick J. Riley and Jackie Wolven 
• Faith Popcorn Brain Reserve 
• Book - Volunteer ENGAGEMENT 2.0: Ideas and insights changing the world 

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For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.